Kohler-Andrae State Park, near Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is a fantastic spot for campers looking to enjoy the beauty of nature along the shores of Lake Michigan. This campground offers a mix of wooded sites and sunny spots, making it a great choice for both tent campers and RV enthusiasts.

The amenities here are top-notch, with clean bathrooms, hot showers, and even laundry facilities, which many visitors found to be a real bonus. Campers have raved about the well-maintained sites, with one reviewer noting, “The campground was clean and the park is beautiful.” You’ll also find picnic tables and fire pits at each site, perfect for evening gatherings.

For those who love the outdoors, the park features scenic trails that are great for hiking and biking, with some paths even welcoming dogs. The beach area is a highlight, offering stunning sunrises and a chance to relax by the water. As one camper put it, “The beach is beautiful and the sunrises over the lake are fantastic.”

Whether you’re planning a solo retreat or a fun group trip, Kohler-Andrae State Park has plenty to offer. With its combination of natural beauty and convenient amenities, it’s a solid choice for your next camping adventure.

When you’re relaxing on the warm, sandy beaches at Kohler–Andrae State Park, gazing across the watery expanse of Lake Michigan, you’re not likely contemplating the area’s nearly two-million-year history. This is when Ice Age glaciers carved out the lake basin and rising and falling water levels dramatically changed the landscape. Soon after, the first Paleo-Indians began inhabiting the area, who hunted mammoths and giant musk ox around the northeastern regions. Moving into the Christian Era, the Hopewell, Chippewa, Potowatomi, and Sauk took turns residing here. Then came European settlers in the 19th century, who had no interest in beachfront property, as it couldn’t be farmed. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that Americans started to value outdoor recreation as a form of relaxation and entertainment. Today, you can enjoy this 1000 acres of sandy beaches, rolling dunes and mixed woods, where you’re more likely to be contemplating the cool breeze what to barbecue for dinner.

For grilling up your tasty burgers, be they beef, beet, or anything in between, Kohler–Andrae State Park offers a large campground with fire rings and picnic tables in each site. There are more than 130 tent and RV sites to choose from, some with electrical hookups. There is also two group tent sites. The campground provides flush restrooms with showers, picnic areas and shelters, a playground, amphitheater, and laundry facilities; a dump station is located nearby. The campground is open year-round, but some amenities may not be available in winter months. Dogs are permitted in the campground and on some trails, but must remain leashed. Campers can access the beach through the picnic area or via a short nature trail. There is also an ADA accessible cabin available to rent. Campsite reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance; seasonal rates are $15–$40/night.

While soaking up the sun and splashing in the lake are the main draw to Kohler–Andrae State Park, there’s much to do. Visit the Sanderling Nature Center at the north end of the park where you can explore interactive exhibits about the area’s natural history, and native flora and fauna. Kids can become Wisconsin Explorers and earn a patch for completing activities. For some paddling fun, you can launch your kayak or paddleboard right from the beach, or for fishing, head over to the fishing pond on the Ancient Shores Trail. And speaking of trails, the park has 8.5 miles of nature paths and hiking trails to explore, many of which are barrier-free. A walk on the aforementioned Ancient Shores Trail reveals where the lakeshore existed more than 5,000 year ago; the Marsh Trail along the Black River is a good place for bird and wildlife watching; and the Dunes Cordwalk explores the park’s dunes, wetlands and white pine forest.

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Great location, great swimming in the summer, good hiking trails.

Most of the sites are pretty small, and some seem a bit packed in.  Since there are a lot of dunes being right near the lake, the terrain can be hilly, depending on the site.  The drive-way is flat and there is typically a flat spot for the tent, but some sites have a little hill from the driveway to the rest of the site.

The park has an awesome boardwalk through a marsh that is awesome early in the morning.  

Beautiful park right on Lake Michigan, smallish sites, nice hiking

We truly enjoy camping at Kohler Andrae State Park.  The facilities are well kept and there is a good variety of things to do at the park from the beach to the boardwalk.  

great spot

We were in route to visiting Green Bay Wisconsin and found this campground on Lake Michigan.   We were able to secure a sight by calling directly to the park because the phone number was on the Wisconsin State Map.  The had a staff of about 5 people at the and took a debit card for Payment.  We paid $22 for the sight because it had electricity and an additional $9 day fee required in Wisconsin.  You can pay $30 for a season, we were only in Wisconsin for two nights.   The sight was nice for a tent and we were able to hang out on the beach of Lake Michigan.  The bathrooms had hot showers.  We got up early and made our way to Green Bay.    

Wisconsin while visiting Greenbay and Lambeau Field

sites: quite private. near beach. nice size.  
amenities: clean.  
other attractions: hiking. beach. near Sheboygan- nice city.
I would go back again.

great

Clean, beautiful, and I wasn't planning on it being that cool at night, I know better now.

Beautiful 

Riding my bicycle laden with touring gear in the rain, I was quite wet by the time I arrived at the state park entrance. The two ladies inside were very helpful and got me set up in a site near the showers. However after riding the mile to get to the site I found it occupied. They had until 3 to leave. Luckily my phone had service so I called and switched to the next one over. I set up my tent and threw my stuff inside as the rain drizzled around me. 

The rain gave way around 3 so I went out and tended to the chain. As I was working the camp hosts came by. They cleaned out the fire pit and found broken glass, watermelon and other trash left by the last group. We had a nice conversation. They said that they knew the couple who hosts the next state park I'm riding to so I'll pass on their hellos. Then I walked out to the beach and found whitecaps on the waves. 

This is a great state park and well worth your stopping by.

Kohler - Andrae State Park, WI

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We camped for about 5 days with our family of 6. The first site we made reservations for was awful. It had no trees and was right by the entrance. But before we set up our tents, the host told us who was leaving and that we could take their first come first serve site. That one was shady, private enough, walking distance to the clean showers and bathrooms. It was quiet by 11, not a party camp ground. The walk towards like Michigan was scenic, the beaches were clean. I would go back again and highly recommend it.  

Gorgeous, scenic, clean and family friendly 

The campground is set in the pines right on the coast of Lake Michigan. We went in late June, and the site was surprisingly free of mosquitos. The size of the site is pretty typical. Not huge, probably enough for two tents. The best part of the park were the trails in the sand dunes. We took a daily hike from the campsite to the nature center through them, often making side trip to wade through the gentle waves of the lake. 

The whole campground was beautiful and comfortable, and we're definitely planning another trip.

Kid and Pet friendly

Living rather close to this park, this is our "go-to" place to camp. It has a great variety of activities available. There is a beach AND a dog beach so it's pet-friendly. Dogs are not allowed on all of the trails, but there are many you can take them on. Being on the water, you can swim, kayak, fish, or just soak up some rays! There are also non-reservable sites available. There are many electric sites, clean bath houses, friendly campground hosts, some rather private sites as well. It's a short walk from the campsites to the lake. Our favorite site is next to the woods where we have seen ample deer, turkey, foxes, and birds. Close to town if you need supplies, firewood and ice is available in the park.

Kohler-Andre

Grew up near Kohler-Andrae state park, and it was always a fun place to go. Right on Lake Michigan, had nice and clean beaches. Campsites are a nice-not the most private but its a big park, and the facilities are stocked and clean. Hiking trails are great, especially the ones through the dunes. Definitely worth the stay! Happy Trails!

Great Camping & Hiking

Daily and weekly visitor, excellent cycling, fantastic beach (although lake levels are currently quite high. Have enjoyed the Teepee several times with family. brand new Teepee this year with new cots and lake views! Always quiet, friendly, green. Many deer, sand hill cranes, turtles. Great nature center. great evening programs...

Kohler Andrae State Park- formerly Terry Andrae

This campsite was so peaceful. It was not far from the lake and not far from the bathroom. It was comforting to be in the trees.

Lake side serenity 

K-A is absolutely incredible. The ONLY bad thing about it, is that is has gotten so popular within the last 3-5 years and getting a site is near impossible. It is a large campground with a lot of campsites that are pretty close together. Some sites make up for the closeness with good seclusion (trees, brush, etc.)

K-A is clean and the facilities are very nice. The beachfront is gorgeous. The boardwalk is a lovely walk in nature. Rangers have always been friendly and helpful. This campground is VERY family-friendly so if you're looking for quiet seclusion, try October or a different campground altogether.

There's Nothing You Don't Love About Kohler-Andrae

We love this park. Lazy days at the beach listening to the waves and kids playing in the sand. Our site had tall pines for the kids to hang hammocks and plenty of open area for yard games. Good shower facilities as well. We do most of our state park camping during the week due to our schedule, fewer campers and quieter surroundings is enjoyable.

Go to the ocean without leaving WI!

Although there are plenty of nature trails an a pretty beach on Lake Michigan, the sites are very close together. With over 200 sites, it makes for a very noisy campground with lots of barking dogs and crying/screaming kids. In addition, you can hear the cars on the highway all night, as this campground is right by it.

Very large campground, pretty beach on lake MI

The non-electric sites are more wooded and closer to the nicer bathroom and showers. Pretty firm on the noise rule after 11\.

Wooded, clean, easy access to beach and playground 

Nice campground, we didn't have a reservation and showed up on a Tuesday and camped for a few nights. If you plan to camp for a weekend, you must make a reservation way in advance.

Clean campsite, with shaded areas. Sites are open. We were in the non-electric 200's, not as many RV's in this area.

At night you can hear the waves on Lake Michigan.

Hiking is nice, there is a dune boardwalk trail that is good that runs parallel to Lake Michigan shoreline.

Tent Camping

Gorgeous place to camp! everything was beautiful, this park has it all... spacious campsites, sand dunes, trails, beach, gorgeous sunsets! plenty to do! there is a large open area and play area for kids to run around walkable from the camping, lots of little paths to explore! we loved our time here and can’t wait to go back!

Rejuvenating stay!

Sites (135 family, 68 of them electric, 2 group sites and one teepee) are generous in size with varying amounts of privacy. Two loops have bathrooms with flush toilets and showers while two just have pit toilets. Bathrooms and showers were clean with expected light water pressure. There were also laundry facilities, something I’ve not seen before in a state park campground. Trails, a small marsh boardwalk and the dunes cordwalk provide a nice exploration of the area. We were there on a rainy weekday in September and it was quiet but I expect that would not be the case on weekends and in the summer. 

Great location on Lake Michigan

It's a one-hour drive from Milwaukee. Nice, easy hiking trails. Facilities are kept clean. LOTS of RVs, so check out the photo of site before you reserve if you want to ensure your site has at least some privacy. They have one large teepee for rent that sleeps several people with cots provided, situated on a large wooden platform at the top of a hill with views of the lake beyond for $40 a night. Make sure you attempt to reserve it well in advance.

Beautiful Forested Park on Lake Michigan

Autumn camping along the lake - we chose an electric site even though we tent as it was in mid autumn and it gets darker earlier - it was mid week so no issue getting a site. Love the hiking here and easy lake access - Plus it's near Sheboygan and Kohler with all they have to offer

Easy lake access

We chose to stay at Kohler-Andrae state park on Memorial Day weekend as it's close to Milwaukee (home).  This camping trip was for our family of five plus a (crazy) dog.  We reserved our site well in advance (9 mos).  We were tent and hammock camping, and situated at the far east of the campground.  The camp sites are pretty close together with not much between sites, but they were sized to fit a large tent and had enough room for us all.

  

There are a couple of miles of trails at this park, and I think we covered them all, some are though the woods, another through a marsh and few that straddle the beach.  One of the most unique parts of this park are the sand dunes, and the trails through the dunes are actually boardwalk trails.  None of the hikes were strenuous, and all trails were very well maintained.  But we found ourselves completing all the hikes about 1.5 days into the camp, but we were all happy to just go back our site and relax.

  

Overall we had a great time, and were happy to choose this park.  The unique landscapes were well worth it, and I think we'll be back for some day hikes during different seasons, or to just hang out at the beach.  A few drawbacks, the park is small(er), and the sites are pretty open to the world.  But if you're looking for a short jaunt from Milwaukee - this is a great option.

A Unique Slice of Wisconsin

This park is a GEM!  Honestly, the campground is a bit busy for my liking during the summer, but it's a great place to camp in winter!  Facilities are decently maintained. 

  

The cord walk trail is great. The beach stretches so far and makes for a good afternoon of walking.  Nice nature center. Fun programs during the summer as well.  Lots of wildlife, especially birds, but we saw deer as well.   

  

\*For a rainy day or chilly winter day, I like to check out the art museum in Sheboygan. Not big, but some unique stuff.

love this park

Nice long stretch of soft sand beach and cool board walk hikes through sand dunes. The sites are pretty typical, nice, wooded, maybe a little squeezed together but over all not bad. A lot of pines which I like. Showers etc... are also very nice. I believe there are two teepees you can rent as well.  Over all my favorite Wisconsin sites for swimming on Lake Michigan thus far. 

Nice sand beaches and dunes.

Weekend camping with old and new friends. About 20 minutes from Sheboygan, WI and 2 hours from Chicago, IL, Kohler-Andrae State Park Campground, is a few minutes drive or walk from Lake Michigan. There are about 130 campsites, cabins with ADA accessibility, two group sites, an amphitheater, and shelters. Each site does have a fire ring and picnic table. However, the sites are very close to each other which leaves very little privacy, but the campers are very respectful to each other. 

  

This campground does have a lot of amenities from showers, vault/flush toilets, water spigots spread around, playground, amphitheater, dump station, electric sites, and recycling containers. The sites on the south end and in the center seem more spacious and the surrounding pine, birch, and beechwood trees offer great shade and places to hang hammocks. I did see a teepee and can be reserved. Campers have access to Lake Michigan. The camp fee varies from$15-$35 along with a daily park entrance fee of$8-$15 depending on your license plate. The trails nearby have boardwalks to prevent damage on the dune vegetation. You could see the stars on a clear night. Keep your food in proper storage and in vehicles. Raccoons frequent the campground and are not afraid of humans. They would take food at any opportunity they get. Our marshmallows were stolen as we were about to make smores.  But besides, that mishap, Kohler-Andrae has a lot to offer. I would definitely camp here again but do hammock camping.

Close to Lake Michigan

Beautiful state park right on Lake Michigan. Sunrises so, so beautiful. This campground has everything! Trails, dunes, marshes, forests, and Lake Michigan. Very well kept. Bathhouse very nice. Very nice nature center. Laundry facilities available. Beach very nice. Large picnicking day area. Nice trails through marsh, woods, and dunes. Make sure to venture into Sheybogan  and check out the lighthouse. 

Very beautiful WI state park

Second time camping here. Park very well kept; nice walking and biking trails. Sunrises over Lake MI worth getting up every morning!  Kayaking the lake awesome!  Definitely put this campground on your must do list. Due to Covid, Nature Center, inside pavilion and check in closed. Showers with great pressure. Due to high Lake MI levels beach reduced in size but still very accessible.  Very nice Teepee that is reservable and ADA cabin the best I’ve seen in a state park. 

Beautiful WI state park right on Lake MI

The park itself is super cool and has a lot to do. Amazing sunrises and sunsets. The campsites are quite open and from post sites you can see many other campers/sites in full view. 

Great views, very public campsites

This park is amazing- the only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because the camp sites are a bit close.  If you don't mind getting to know all the campers around you, then this shouldn't bother you.
Bathrooms are clean, trails are obviously cared for.
The beach is vast and clean, with gorgeous dunes leading to the water. Outdoor showers available for when you are done.
We have already booked a trip for next summer to experience in the warm weather.

Gorgeous and you can hear the waves as you go to sleep!

We were lucky enough to camp a few nights here in 2018. I can't say anything negative about the campground. Our site was large, and it had some trees that acted as natural dividers. The camp featured a nature center, and there was walkways near the lake. The beach section was nicely maintained too. I would've loved staying a few more nights.

Nice Campsite

With the recent popularity of camping most of the weekend dates are well booked out but our family was able to take some time off during the week for a two night stay here at Kohler Andrae State Park. This meant the park was only 50-60% full during our stay which was nice and relaxing. Was easy access into the park and to find our site. Sites are well spaced out and a big size. A lot of great hiking trails to walk around on and explore the park. The beach front stretches the whole park length with lots of room to spread out and explore. Beach quality is excellent and tranquil! Easy access to dump station that has been recently done which made it easy when we were leaving. Our young kids enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back again. 

Great Beach Park Stay

This park has beautiful lake -front beaches, marshy wetlands, and forest trails. Camp sites are comfortable and provide space between neighbors.

Great camping 

We've stayed at 209 and 227 here... Both are nice and close to pit toilets and a short walk to modern bathroom facilities. This park has lots of beach, lots of forest, and a beautiful marsh area. Highly recommended!

Great place to spend a few days 

The interior sites are a little cramped and may not accommodate larger RVs; however, the access to Lake Michigan more than makes up for it.  There is a really cool dog park on the beach.  While not something I typically look for in a review, the dump sites are new and excellent.  

Great camp with awesome lake access

Kohler Andrae is a jewel that has large pine woods, dunes, and beachfronts on Lake Michigan. Campground is clean, quiet, and serene. Great place for a weekend getaway with lots to do! 

Pine woods and beach front adventure! 

Even with a significant amount of rain we loved every minute at this campground. We snagged a cancellation a month prior so being picky with site was not an option. Regardless, we were not disappointed. Huge site, close to the bathrooms (clean with hot water) and water, and easy access by bike to the trails.

Lives up to the hype!

The tent spots are big. But wish the electric outlet was closer. Bring long, long extension cords.

So nice

We loved our night at Koehler-Andre. The trees are amazing, the Campground was clean and the park is beautiful. We stayed in an electric site.

Beautiful wooded State Park Campground on the shore of Lake Michigan. 

Great campground! It was my first time camping with my friends and we all enjoyed our stay here. Campsites were spacious and well maintained. Came with a table and a fire pit. There were clean bathrooms with shower facilities. In comparison to Chicago's Lake Michigan, the water up here was a lot cleaner so we didn't feel gross after swimming. There was a nice lake and a dock for fishing, which we loved!

Great first camping experience with my friends! 

Very nice campground on Lake MI. This campground has it all-wooded sites, sites in the full sun, Teepee, and large ADA cabin. Laundry, nice nature center. Couple of complaints: 1) bathrooms were cleaned/closed daily from 10 am—11:30- which is the strangest and busiest time for use. Very inconvenient. 2) Both DNR and camp hosts seemed to be over the top policing only 2 cars per site, had to park with at least 2 tires on the asphalt, and they even hassled us about a truck with a tent in the back they considered a “camping unit”-they only  allowed 1 “unit” per campsite (we had a small pull behind). In 6 days, we experienced at least 4 visits complaining about a different thing each day. Due to this-4 stars instead of 5. Beach beautiful and sunrises over lake fantastic. 

Beautiful campground very close to Lake MI

Gorgeous. Worth the solo trip or group trip. Not so well known gem of Wisconsin 

Another beautiful Wisconsin State Park. We’ve stayed in several of these now, and have found them to be consistently well maintained, clean, free showers (this one has a handle where you can actually adjust the temperature), with dumpsters, recycling, and a dump station and water fill.  

  

We paid $40/night for an electric (30amp) site because we needed to run the a/c, but otherwise that’s far too expensive and we’d much rather pay $25 for a non-power site. There’s also the $13/day or $38 annual state park fee (residents pay a few dollars less), which we’re seeing more and more of at state parks now. 

  

Rangers and hosts are super friendly and helpful as well. There are nice trails around the campground, and some of them even allow dogs. Only a portion of the beach allows dogs, so watch for that. Sites vary in levelness and amount of privacy from your neighbor. 

  

There’s also laundry here, such a nice perk for full timers like us! Laundry day at the laundromat is such an unpleasant chore. 

  

ATT had good service and Verizon had weak service.

Great

Great location. It was very quiet, with lots of greenery. The amenities were very clean and well taken care of. The level of seclusion and privacy varied depending on the camp sites.

Kohler-Andrae State Park Camping

Really nice state park with pretty good space in between sites. Some easy, limited elevation hikes around the campground, and a nice mix of pine trees/marsh/open space. Just a few minutes walk to Lake Michigan and a nice beach. Only flaw is the inconsistency with fire pits, some on the opposite side that doesn't give you much privacy for a campfire. The sites on the road aren't great, but at least the picnic table and fire pits are secluded with those.

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